Cleanspark, Inc 10-Q for FY2024 Q1
Cleanspark, Inc. (CLSK)
About this 10-Q
Cleanspark, Inc filed this 10-Q on February 8, 2024, covering the quarter ended December 31, 2023 (FY2024 Q1).
Headline figures
Quarter ended December 31, 2023, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $73.79M
- up 165.2% from $27.82M a year earlier
- Net income
- $25.91M
- compared with a net loss of $29.03M a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, future hash rate capacity, industry and business trends, equity compensation, business strategy, plans, market growth and our objectives for future operations.
The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to:
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The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based upon information available to us as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.
You should read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the documents that we reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and have filed as exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the understanding that our actual future results, performance and achievements may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.
As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, unless otherwise stated or the context requires otherwise, references to “CleanSpark,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to CleanSpark, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
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We encourage investors and others interested in CleanSpark to review the information that we make available on our website at https://www.cleanspark.com/investor-relations, in addition to our filings with the SEC, webcasts, press releases and conference calls. Information contained on our website is not part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
All reports we file with the SEC are available for download free of charge via the Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval (EDGAR) System on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. We also make electronic copies of our reports available for download, free of charge, through our website at https://www.cleanspark.com/investor-relations/ as soon as reasonably practicable after filing such material with the SEC. Information contained on our website is not part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Our consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q are as follows:
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 1, 2023.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the SEC instructions to Form 10-Q. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the interim period ended December 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the full year.
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CLEANSPARK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
($ in thousands, except par value and share amounts)
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Bitcoin (See Note 2 and Note 5) |
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Investment in debt security, AFS, at fair value |
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Total current assets |
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Property and equipment, net |
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Goodwill |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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Current liabilities held for sale |
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Total current liabilities |
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Finance lease liability, net of current portion |
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CLEANSPARK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CLEANSPARK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
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Revenues, net |
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Total revenues, net |
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Costs and expenses |
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Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below) |
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Loss on disposal of assets |
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Gain on fair value of bitcoin, net (see Note 2 and Note 5) |
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Total costs and expenses |
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Income from discontinued operations |
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Income on discontinued operations |
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Net income (loss) |
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Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders |
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Other comprehensive income |
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Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders |
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CLEANSPARK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Continued)
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Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share - diluted |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted |
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Income (loss) on discontinued operations per common share - basic |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CLEANSPARK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share amounts)
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Balance, September 30, 2023 |
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Shares withheld for net settlement of restricted stock units related to tax withholdings |
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Balance, December 31, 2023 |
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CLEANSPARK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (continued)
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share amounts)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CLEANSPARK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
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F-7
CLEANSPARK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (Continued)
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F-8
CLEANSPARK, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited, $ in thousands, except per share and per bitcoin and per terahash amounts)
CleanSpark is a bitcoin mining company. The Company independently owns and operates
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023, filed with the SEC on December 1, 2023 (the “Form 10-K”). In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim period presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been reflected herein. The results of operations for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal period, as reported in the Form 10-K, have been omitted.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CleanSpark, Inc., and the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, ATL Data Centers LLC (“ATL”), CleanBlok, CleanSpark DW, LLC, CleanSpark GLP, LLC, CSRE Properties Norcross, LLC, CSRE Property Management Company, LLC, CSRE Properties, LLC, CSRE Properties Washington, LLC, CSRE Properties Sandersville, LLC, CSRE Properties Dalton, LLC, and CleanSpark HQ, LLC. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation of these entities.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-08, Intangible - Goodwill and Other - Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60) (“ASC 350-60”). ASC 350-60 requires entities with certain crypto assets to subsequently measure such assets at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in net income in each reporting period. Crypto assets that meet all the following criteria are within the scope of the ASC 350-60:
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Bitcoin, which is the sole crypto asset mined by the Company, meets each of these criteria. For all entities, the ASC 350-60 amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted for both interim and annual financial statements that have not yet been issued (or made available for issuance). If an entity adopts the amendments in an interim period, it must adopt them as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The Company has elected to early adopt the new guidance effective October 1, 2023 resulting in a $
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Improvements to Disclosures About Reportable Segments, which requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. In addition, the amendments enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements. The new guidance is effective for all public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2020-01 on its consolidated financial statements.
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers, which requires contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination to be recognized and measured by the acquirer on the acquisition date in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as if it had originated the contracts. Under the current business combinations guidance, such assets and liabilities are recognized by the acquirer at fair value on the acquisition date. The Company adopted the provisions of the accounting pronouncement as of October 1, 2023 and the new standard did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements in the first quarter ended December 31, 2023.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments on October 1, 2020 (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 requires entities to use a new forward-looking “expected loss” model that reflects expected credit losses, including credit losses related to trade receivables, and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates, which generally will result in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses. The Company adopted the ASU effective October 1, 2023, and the adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on the Company's results of operations or cash flows.
Liquidity
The Company has cash and cash equivalents of $
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial
F-10
statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include valuation of derivative assets, available-for-sale investments, and the valuations of share-based awards. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions including, but not limited to, the ultimate impact that the ongoing global supply chain issues may have on the Company’s operations.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Revenue from Bitcoin Mining
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606). The core principle of the revenue standard is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The following five steps are applied to achieve that core principle:
Step 1: The Company enters into a contract with a bitcoin mining pool operator (i.e., the customer) to provide computing power to the mining pools. The contracts are terminable at any time by either party and there are no penalties for contract termination by either party. The Company earns revenue based on the Full-Pay-Per-Share (“FPPS”) payout method, set forth by our customer. The calculation has specific components which include network block subsidies, network difficulty, network transaction fees, and pool operating fees. The network block subsidy consists of newly generated coins and comprises the largest share of the block reward. Network difficulty is the difficulty required to mine a block on the Bitcoin network, which is a component in the calculation for payout. Network transaction fees consist of fees paid by the users of the network for the execution of transactions that are included in the block. Pool operating fees are fees charged by the mining pool operator in order to operate the pool. Network block subsidies are based on the total amount of block subsidies that are expected to be generated on the bitcoin network as a whole during the 24-hour period beginning at midnight Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) daily, regardless of whether the mining pool operator successfully records a block to the blockchain. Network difficulty is based on the actual difficulty to mine a block on the Bitcoin network. Network transaction fees are based on the total amount of transaction fees and block rewards that are actually generated on the blockchain network as a whole during the 24-hour period. Pool operating fees are determined by a fee rate set forth in the customer’s terms of service as a percentage of the actual daily FPPS payout.
The mining pool that the Company contributes its hash computation computing power only provides services for bitcoin mining and the fees charged during the most recent quarter were
Step 2: In order to identify the performance obligations in a contract with a customer, a company must assess the promised goods or services in the contract and identify each promised good or service that is distinct. A performance obligation meets ASC 606’s definition of a “distinct” good or service (or bundle of goods or services) if both of the following criteria are met:
F-11
Based on these criteria, the Company has a single performance obligation in providing computing power services (i.e., hashrate) to the mining pool operator (i.e., customer). The performance obligation of computing power services is fulfilled daily over-time, as opposed to a point in time, because the Company provides the hashrate throughout the day and the customer simultaneously obtains control of it and uses the asset to produce bitcoin. The Company has full control of the mining equipment utilized in the mining pool and if the Company determines it will increase or decrease the processing power of its machines and/or fleet (i.e., for repairs or when power costs are excessive) the computing power provided to the customer will be reduced.
Step 3: The transaction consideration the Company earns is non-cash digital consideration in the form of bitcoin, which the Company measures at fair value as the closing bitcoin price on the date earned as determined by our principal market and such price is not materially different from using the price at the inception of each daily contract. According to the customer contract, daily earnings are calculated from midnight-to-midnight UTC time, and the sub-account balance is credited one hour later at 1:00 AM UTC time. The Company utilizes Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is also the midnight of UTC time, since this is consistent with our customer contract in calculating our daily earnings from midnight-to-midnight UTC time.
The transaction consideration the Company earns is all variable since it is dependent on the daily computing power provided by the Company. The Company’s bitcoins earned through the contractual payout formula is not known until the Company’s computational hashrate contributed over the daily measurement period is fulfilled over-time daily between midnight-to-midnight UTC time. The Company’s proportionate amount of the global network transaction fee rewards earned are calculated at the end of each transactional day (midnight to midnight). There are no other forms of variable considerations, such as discounts, rebates, refunds, credits, price concessions, incentives, performance bonuses, penalties, or other similar items.
The Company fully constrains all variable consideration as a result of ASC 606-10-32-12a because the amount of consideration is highly susceptible to factors outside of our control as defined by the Company’s customer’s payout methodology. The variable consideration is constrained until the Company can reasonably estimate the amount of mining rewards by the end of a given transactional day based on the actual amount of computing power provided to the mining pool operators. By then, the Company considers it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of revenues will not occur and includes such variable consideration in the transaction price.
Step 4: The transaction price is allocated to the single performance obligation upon verification for the provision of computing power to the mining pool operator. There is a single performance obligation (i.e., computing power or hashrate) for the contract; therefore, all consideration from the mining pool operator is allocated to this single performance obligation.
Step 5: The Company’s performance is complete in transferring the hashrate service over-time (midnight to midnight) to the customer and the customer obtains control of that asset.
In exchange for providing computing power, the Company is entitled to a pro-rata share of the fixed bitcoin awards earned over the measurement period, plus a pro-rata fractional share of the global transaction fee rewards for the respective measurement period, less net digital asset fees due to the mining pool operator over the measurement period, as applicable. The transaction consideration the Company receives is non-cash consideration, in the form of bitcoin. The Company measures the bitcoin at fair value on the date earned using the closing price of bitcoin on the date earned (midnight UTC).
There are no deferred revenues or other liability obligations recorded by the Company since there are no payments in advance of the performance. At the end of the 24 hour “midnight-to-midnight" period, there are no remaining performance obligations.
Revenues from data center services
As of September 30, 2023, data center services are no longer provided to external customers. The Company formerly provided data services, such as providing its customers with rack space, power and equipment, and cloud services, such as virtual services, virtual storage, and data backup services, generally based on monthly services provided at a defined price included in the contracts. The performance obligations were the services provided to a customer for the month based on the contract. The transaction price was the price agreed with the customer for the monthly services provided and the revenues are recognized monthly based on the services rendered for the month.
F-12
Cost of Revenues
Bitcoin mining segment (sole reportable segment)
The Company includes energy costs and external co-location mining hosting fees in cost of revenues.
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash
Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Temporary cash investments are made with high credit quality financial institutions. At times, such investments in U.S. accounts may be in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limit.
The Company does have restricted cash of $
Accounts Receivable, net
Accounts receivable is comprised of uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms. They are initially recorded at the invoiced amount upon the sale of goods or services to customers and do not bear interest. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluation of its customers and management closely monitors outstanding receivables based on factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends, and other information. The carrying amount of accounts receivable is reviewed periodically for collectability. If management determines that collection is unlikely, an allowance that reflects management’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected is recorded.
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Prepaid expense and other current assets
The Company records a prepaid expense for costs paid but not yet incurred. Those expected to be incurred within one year are recognized and shown as a short-term pre-paid expense. Any costs expected to be incurred outside of one year would be considered other long-term assets.
Other current assets are assets that consist of supplies, deposits and interest receivable. Deposits and interest we expect to receive within one year are shown as short-term. Those we expect to receive outside of one year are shown as other long-term assets.
Concentration Risk
At times throughout the year, the Company may maintain cash balances in certain bank accounts in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) limits. The cash balance in excess of the FDIC limits was $
F-13
The Company has certain customers and vendors who individually represented
Stock-based compensation
The Company follows the guidelines in FASB Codification Topic ASC 718-10 Compensation-Stock Compensation, which requires companies to measure the cost of employee and non-employee services received in exchange for an award of an equity instrument based on the grant-date fair value of the award. Stock-based compensation expense for stock options is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The Company may issue compensatory shares for services including, but not limited to, executive, management, accounting, operations, corporate communication, financial and administrative consulting services. The Company determines the grant date fair value of the options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. For equity awards granted by the Company that are contingent upon market-based conditions, the Company fair values these awards using the Monte Carlo simulation model. For discussion of accounting for restricted stock units (“RSUs”), please refer Note 14 – Stock-Based Compensation.
Earnings (loss) per share
The Company reports earnings (loss) per share in accordance with FASB ASC 260-10 “Earnings Per Share,” which provides for calculation of “basic” and “diluted” earnings per share. Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income or loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity. The calculation of diluted net loss per share gives effect to common stock equivalents; however, potential common shares are excluded if their effect is anti-dilutive. All common stock equivalents that consist of options, warrants and restricted stock units were excluded from the calculation of the diluted loss per share
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calculation for the three months ended December 31, 2022 as their effect is anti-dilutive.
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Property and equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Construction-in-progress is the construction or development of assets that have not yet been placed in service for their intended use. Depreciation for machinery and equipment, mining equipment, buildings, furniture and fixtures and leasehold improvements commences once they are ready for their intended use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the terms of the related leases. Land is not depreciated.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:
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In accordance with the FASB ASC 360-10, Property, Plant and Equipment, the carrying value of property and equipment and other long-lived assets is reviewed on a regular basis for the existence of facts or circumstances that may suggest impairment. The Company recognizes impairment when the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. Impairment losses, if any, are measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value. During the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company did
Bitcoin
Bitcoin are included in current assets in the consolidated balance sheets due to the Company’s ability to sell bitcoin in a highly liquid marketplace and such bitcoin holdings are expected to be realized in cash or sold or consumed during the normal operating cycle of the Company.
As a result of adopting ASC 350-60 on October 1, 2023, bitcoin is measured at fair value as of each reporting period (see Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements). The fair value of bitcoin is measured using the period-end closing bitcoin price from its principal market, Coinbase, in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement. Since bitcoin is traded on a 24-hour period, the Company utilizes the price as of midnight UTC time, which aligns with the Company's revenue recognition cut-off. The increase and decrease in fair value from each reporting period is reflected on the consolidated statements of operation as "Gain on fair value of bitcoin, net". The Company sells bitcoin and such gains and losses from such transactions are measured as the difference between the cash proceeds and the carrying basis of bitcoin as determined on a First In-First Out ("FIFO") basis and are also recorded within the same line item "Gain on fair value of bitcoin, net".
Prior to issuance of the ASU 2023-08 and adoption of ASC 350-60, bitcoin were recorded at cost less impairment and were classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other. Bitcoin was accounted for in connection with the Company’s revenue recognition policy detailed above. An intangible asset with an indefinite useful life was not amortized but was assessed for impairment annually, or more frequently, when events or changes in circumstances occurred indicating that it was more likely than not that the indefinite-lived asset was impaired. Impairment exists when the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. In testing for impairment for periods under prior accounting guidance, the Company had the option to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it was more likely than not that an impairment exists. If it was determined that it was not more likely than not that an impairment exists, a quantitative impairment test was not necessary. If the Company concluded otherwise, it was required to perform a quantitative impairment test. The Company elected to perform the quantitative impairment test each period rather than first performing the qualitative assessment. Quantitative impairment was measured using the intraday low bitcoin price from Coinbase in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement. To the extent an impairment loss is recognized, the loss establishes the new cost basis of the asset. Subsequent reversal of impairment losses was not permitted as per ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.
F-16
Fair Value Measurement of financial instruments, derivative asset and contingent consideration
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The Company utilizes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of input, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable.
Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. These are typically obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets.
Level 2 Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices included for identical or similar assets and liabilities that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets. These are typically obtained from readily available pricing sources for comparable instruments.
Level 3 Unobservable inputs, where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability. These inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own beliefs about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, based on the best information available under the circumstances.
The carrying value of cash, accounts payable, accrued expenses and short-term portion of loan payable approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of the instruments. The carrying amount of the Company's long-term portion of loan payable is also stated at fair value since the stated rate of interest approximates market rates. Management believes the Company is not exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
The following table presents the Company’s financial instruments that are measured and recorded at fair value on the Company’s balance sheets on a recurring basis, and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023:
December 31, 2023 |
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Bitcoin |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Derivative investment asset |
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Investment in debt security |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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September 30, 2023 |
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Amount |
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Level 1 |
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Derivative investment asset |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Investment in debt security |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 or 3 during the three months ended December 31, 2023.
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The activities of the financial instruments that are measured and recorded at fair value on the Company's balance sheets on a recurring basis during the three months ended December 31, 2023 are described in Note 6 - Investments.
Discontinued Operations
The Company deemed its energy operations to be discontinued operations due to its strategic decision to strictly focus on its bitcoin mining operations and divest of the majority of its energy assets.
Through its discontinued operations segment, the Company previously provided energy solutions through its wholly-owned subsidiaries CleanSpark, LLC, CleanSpark Critical Power Systems, Inc., GridFabric, LLC, and Solar Watt Solutions, Inc. These solutions consisted of engineering, design and software solutions, custom hardware solutions, Open Automated Demand response, solar, energy storage for microgrid and distributed energy systems. The Company has sold the majority of its assets related to the Energy Segment, which included software and intellectual property, and inventory. See Note 4 – Discontinued Operations.
Acquisitions Relating to Continuing Operations
Coinmaker LLC Acquisition - Dalton, GA
On June 21, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of
The allocation of the purchase price of the assets acquired are summarized below:
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Operating lease liability |
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Building |
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Infrastructure |
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Total purchase price |
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There have been no subsequent adjustments to the allocation of the purchase price after the preliminary allocation.
The Company determined to make available for sale the asset groups related to the energy segment due to its strategic shift to strictly focus on its bitcoin mining operations. As a result, the energy segment's results of operations have been reclassified as discontinued operations on a retrospective basis for all periods presented. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of this segment are separately reported as “assets and liabilities held for sale” as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company has since sold the majority of its software and intellectual property assets related to the energy segment and is in the process of selling additional remaining inventory
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and assets. The results of operations of this segment, for all periods, are separately reported as “discontinued operations” in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
Provided below are the key areas of the financials that constitute the discontinued operations:
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ASSETS |
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$ |
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$ |
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Inventory |
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Total current assets held for sale |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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LIABILITIES |
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$ |
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$ |
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Operating lease liability |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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Energy hardware, software and services revenue |
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$ |
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$ |
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Costs and expenses |
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Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below) |
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Loss from operations |
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$ |
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$ |
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Other income (expense) |
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Gain on disposal of assets |
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Interest expense |
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) |
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Total other income (expense) |
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Income tax benefit (expense) |
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Net income attributable to common shareholders |
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$ |
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$ |
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The following table presents the Company's bitcoin holdings as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023:
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As of |
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Bitcoin holdings |
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December 31, 2023 |
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September 30, 2023 (unaudited) |
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Number of bitcoin held |
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Carrying basis - per bitcoin |
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$ |
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$ |
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Fair value - per bitcoin |
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$ |
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$ |
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Carrying basis of bitcoin (in '000s) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Fair value of bitcoin (in '000s) |
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$ |
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$ |
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The carrying basis represents the valuation of bitcoin at the time the Company earns the bitcoin through mining activities.
The Carrying amount for
The Company's bitcoin holdings are not subject to rehypothecation and do not serve as collateral for any existing loans or agreements. As of December 31, 2023, the Company held no other crypto currency (except for a de minimis amount of USD Coin).
As of December 31, 2023, the Company held
As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the Company had total investments of $
Investment in Debt Securities (Preferred Stock) and related Embedded Derivative Asset
On November 5, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "SPA"), dated as of November 6, with International Land Alliance, Inc. ("ILAL").
Pursuant to the terms of the SPA with ILAL, the Company purchased
The Company accrued no interest, net on our available-for-sale debt securities as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively. The fair value of investment in Debt Securities is $
The Company has deemed this variable conversion feature of the ILAL Preferred Stock as an embedded derivative instrument in accordance with ASC Topic No. 815. This topic requires the Company to account for the conversion
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feature on its balance sheet at fair value and account for changes in fair value as a derivative gain or loss. Unrealized gain or loss on fair valuation of this embedded feature is recognized as income or loss in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Total fair value of investment in derivative assets as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively was $
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of carrying value of all investments as of December 31, 2023:
($ in thousands) |
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ILAL |
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Balance as of September 30, 2023 |
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$ |
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Unrealized loss on derivative asset |
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Unrealized gain on fair value recognized in other comprehensive income |
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Balance as of December 31, 2023 |
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$ |
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$ |
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7.
Property and equipment consist of the following:
($ in thousands) |
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December 31, 2023 |
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September 30, 2023 |
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Land |
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$ |
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$ |
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Land improvements |
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Building and improvements |
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Leasehold improvements |
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Miners |
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Mining equipment |
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Infrastructure |
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Machinery and equipment |
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Furniture and fixtures |
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Construction in progress |
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Total |
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$ |
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$ |
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Less: accumulated depreciation |
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( |
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( |
) |
Property and equipment, net |
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$ |
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$ |
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Depreciation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $
The Company placed-in service property and equipment of $
On April 7, 2023, CleanSpark HQ, LLC (“HQLLC”), a single member limited liability company and subsidiary wholly owned by the Company, purchased certain real property located at 10424 South Eastern Ave., Suite 200, Henderson, Nevada (the "Eastern Property") for $
Construction in progress: The Company is expanding its facilities in the State of Georgia, including infrastructure, building, and land improvements to expand its mining operations.
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As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the Company has outstanding deposits for miners and mining equipment totaling $
8.
Intangible assets consist of the following as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023:
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December 31, 2023 |
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September 30, 2023 |
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($ in thousands) |
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Intangible assets |
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Accumulated amortization |
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Net intangible assets |
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Intangible assets |
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Accumulated amortization |
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Net intangible assets |
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Software |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
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Websites |
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( |
) |
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Strategic Contract |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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Total |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
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Amortization expense for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $
The Company expects to record amortization expense of intangible assets over the next 5 years and thereafter as follows:
Fiscal Year |
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($ in thousands) |
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December 31, 2023 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2027 |
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2028 |
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Total |
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$ |
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On October 1, 2019, the Company adopted the amendments to ASC 842-Leases, which requires lessees to recognize lease assets and liabilities arising from operating leases on the balance sheet.
The Company's lease costs recognized during the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss consist of the following:
|
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For the three months ended |
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($ in thousands) |
|
December 31, |
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December 31, |
|
||
Operating lease cost (1) |
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$ |
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$ |
|
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Finance lease cost: |
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Depreciation expense of financed assets |
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$ |
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$ |
|
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Interest on lease obligations |
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$ |
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$ |
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(1)
Other lease information is as follows:
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For the three months ended |
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($ in thousands) |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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Cash paid for amounts included in |
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Operating cash outflows from operating leases |
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$ |
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$ |
|
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Operating cash outflows from finance leases |
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$ |
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$ |
|
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Financing cash outflows from finance leases |
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$ |
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$ |
|
||
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December 31, |
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September 30, |
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Weighted-average remaining lease term - |
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Weighted-average remaining lease term - |
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Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases |
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% |
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% |
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Weighted-average discount rate - finance leases |
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% |
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% |
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The following is a schedule of the Company's lease liabilities by contractual maturity as of December 31, 2023:
($ in thousands) |
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Operating |
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Finance |
|
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2024 |
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$ |
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$ |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2027 |
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2028 |
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Gross lease liabilities |
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Less: imputed interest |
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( |
) |
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|
( |
) |
Present value of lease liabilities |
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$ |
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|
$ |
|
||
Less: Current portion of lease liabilities |
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( |
) |
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|
( |
) |
Total lease liabilities, net of current portion |
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$ |
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|
$ |
|
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10.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had a gross balance outstanding of $
The following is a schedule of the Company's and loan balance, net of debt discount and future loan payments, as of December 31, 2023:
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December 31, 2023 |
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September 30, 2023 |
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($ in thousands) |
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Maturity Date |
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Rate |
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Debt Balance, Net |
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Debt Balance, Net |
|
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Master Equipment Financing Arrangement |
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$ |
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$ |
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Mortgage - Corporate Facility |
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Marquee Funding Partners |
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Auto & Equipment Loans |
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Total Loans Outstanding |
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$ |
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$ |
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Less: current portion of long-term loans |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
Long-term loans, excluding current portion |
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$ |
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$ |
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($ in thousands) |
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5-Year Loan Maturities |
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Outstanding Loan |
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FY 2024 |
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FY 2025 |
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FY 2026 |
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FY 2027 |
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FY 2028 |
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Thereafter |
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Total |
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|||||||
Master Equipment Financing Arrangement |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Mortgage - Corporate Facility |
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Marquee Funding Partners |
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Auto & Equipment Loans |
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Total principal amount of loan payments by fiscal year |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Unamortized deferred financing costs and discounts |
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( |
) |
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Total loan book value as of December 31, 2023 |
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$ |
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Mortgage - Corporate Office
On May 10, 2023, HQLLC completed a refinancing transaction whereby it borrowed a net $
Master Equipment Financing Agreement
On April 22, 2022, the Company entered into a Master Equipment Financing Agreement with Trinity Capital Inc. (the "Lender"). The Master Equipment Financing Agreement provided for up to $
Marquee Funding Partners
In connection with the WAHA Transaction, certain assets were encumbered with mortgages which the Company assumed. The mortgages assumed have a current unpaid principal balance of $
Auto Loans
The Company has entered into various financing arrangements to purchase vehicles and non-miner equipment with combined principal outstanding at December 31, 2023 of $
11. INCOME TAXES
The Company calculates the tax provision for interim periods using an estimated annual effective tax rate applied to year-to-date ordinary income and adjusts for discrete items, if applicable, in the quarter. In each quarter, the estimate of the annual effective tax rate is updated and an adjustment is made in the year-to-date provision. The annual effective tax rate is subject to fluctuation due to factors including changing assumptions on forecasted annual pretax income, certain book and tax differences, valuation allowances against deferred tax assets, or changes in or interpretation of tax laws. We consider new evidence (both positive and negative) at each reporting date that could affect our view of the future realization of deferred tax assets. We evaluate information such as historical financial results, historical
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taxable income, projected future taxable income, expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences and available prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in our analysis.
The Company's income tax expense (including discrete items) was $
12.
Overview
The Company’s authorized capital stock consists of
On June 3, 2021, the Company entered into an At The Market Offering Agreement (the “Original ATM Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (the “Agent”), to create an at-the-market equity program under which the Company may, from time to time, offer and sell shares of its common stock, having an aggregate gross offering price of up to $
On December 14, 2022, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the At the Market Offering Agreement with the Agent (the “ATM Agreement Amendment” and, together with the Original ATM Agreement, the “ATM Agreement”). Under the ATM Agreement, the Company may, but has no obligation to, issue and sell up to the lesser number of shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock that does not exceed (a) $
On January 5, 2024, the Company entered into a new At The Market Offering Agreement (the “2024 ATM Agreement”) with the Agent, to create an at-the-market equity program under which the Company may, but has no obligation to, issue and sell up to the lesser number of shares of the Company’s common stock that does not exceed (a) $
Common stock issuances during the three months ended December 31, 2023
The Company issued
The Company issued
The Company issued
Common stock issuances during the three months ended December 31, 2022
The Company issued
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The Company issued
The Company issued
13.
The following is a summary of stock warrant activity during the three months ended December 31, 2023.
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Number of |
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Weighted |
|
||
Balance, September 30, 2023 |
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$ |
|
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Warrants granted |
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Warrants expired |
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( |
) |
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Warrants canceled |
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Warrants exercised |
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Balance, December 31, 2023 |
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|
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$ |
|
||
As of December 31, 2023, there were warrants exercisable to purchase
As of December 31, 2023, the outstanding warrants have a weighted average remaining term of
14.
The Company sponsors a stock-based incentive compensation plan known as the 2017 Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which was established by the Board of Directors of the Company on June 19, 2017. As of September 2022, an aggregate of
In March 2023, the stockholders approved an amendment to the Plan, as amended to date, to (i) increase the number of shares authorized for issuance thereunder from
As of December 31, 2023, after giving effect to the evergreen provision there were
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STOCK OPTIONS
The following is a summary of stock option activity during the three months ended December 31, 2023:
|
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Number of |
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|
Weighted Average |
|
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Balance, September 30, 2023 |
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|
|
|
$ |
|
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Options granted |
|
|
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|
$ |
|
||
Options expired |
|
|
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
Options canceled/forfeited |
|
|
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
Options exercised |
|
|
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2023 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
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As of December 31, 2023, there were options exercisable to purchase
For the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company also granted
The Black-Scholes model utilized the following inputs to value the options granted during the three months ended December 31, 2023:
Fair value assumptions Options: |
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December 31, 2023 |
|
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Risk free interest rate |
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|
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Expected term (years) |
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Expected volatility |
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The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense relating to stock options of $
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
The Company grants restricted stock units ("RSU"s) that contain either a) service conditions, b) performance conditions, or c) market performance conditions. RSUs containing service conditions vest monthly or annually. RSUs containing performance conditions generally vest over
The Company recognizes the expense equal to the total fair value of the RSUs on the grant date. The time-based RSUs granted were valued equal the stock price on the grant date and the value of market-based RSUs are valued utilizing the monte-carlo valuation model. The expense is recognized ratably over the service period.
The following table summarizes the activity for all RSUs during the three months ended December 31, 2023:
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- |
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On September 29, 2023, the Compensation Committee granted
On October 1, 2023, the Company granted
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had
As of September 30, 2023, the Company had
The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense relating to restricted stock units of $
15.
Purchase of bitcoin mining related equipment
The Company has $
Contractual future payments
The following table sets forth certain information concerning our obligations to make contractual future payments towards our agreements as of December 31, 2023:
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Legal contingencies
Bishins v. CleanSpark, Inc. et al.
F-28
On January 20, 2021, Scott Bishins (“Bishins”), individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated (together, the “Class”), filed a class action complaint (the “Class Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company, its Chief Executive Officer, Zachary Bradford (“Bradford”), and its Chief Financial Officer at the time, Lori Love (“Love”) (such action, the “Class Action”). Subsequent to the filing of the Class Action, Darshan Hasthantra, as lead Plaintiff (together with Bishins, the “Plaintiffs”) filed an amended complaint (the “Amended Class Complaint”), which named S. Matthew Schultz (“Schultz”) as a defendant (the Company, Bradford and Schultz, collectively, the “Defendants”) and no longer named Love as a defendant.
The Amended Class Complaint alleges that, between December 10, 2020 and August 16, 2021 (the “Class Period”), Defendants made material misstatements and omissions regarding the Company’s acquisition of ATL and its anticipated expansion of bitcoin mining operations and seeks: (a) certification of the Class, (b) an award of compensatory damages to the Class, and (c) an award of reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Class in the litigation.
To date, no class has been certified in the Class Action, and the case is moving forward in discovery.
The Company believes that the claims raised in the Amended Class Complaint are without merit. The Company intends to defend itself vigorously against these claims. At this time, the Company is unable to estimate potential losses, if any, related to the Amended Class Complaint.
Shareholder Derivative Actions
Consolidated Ciceri Derivative Actions
On May 26, 2021, Andrea Ciceri (“Ciceri”), derivatively on behalf of CleanSpark, Inc., filed a verified shareholder derivative action (the “Ciceri Derivative Action”) in the United States District Court in the District of Nevada against certain of the Company’s officers and directors (collectively referred to as “Ciceri Derivative Defendants”) (Ciceri v. Bradford, Schultz, Love, Beynon, McNeill and Wood). On June 22, 2021, Mark Perna (“Perna”) (Ciceri, Perna, and Ciceri Derivative Defendants collectively referred to as the “Parties”) filed a verified shareholder derivative action (the “Perna Derivative Action”) in the same Court against the same Ciceri Derivative Defendants, making substantially similar allegations. On June 29, 2021, the Court consolidated the Ciceri Derivative Action with the Perna Derivative Action in accordance with a stipulation among the parties (the consolidated case referred to as the “Consolidated Ciceri Derivative Action”). The Consolidated Ciceri Derivative Action asserts claims of breach of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, and waste of corporate assets and seeks declaratory relief, monetary damages, and imposition of adequate corporate governance and internal controls.
In June 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed a special litigation committee (the “SLC”), comprised of independent Directors and represented by independent counsel to investigate, evaluate and prosecute as appropriate any and all claims asserted in the Consolidated Ciceri Derivative Action as well as the Consolidated Smith Derivative Actions (defined below). On October 23, 2023, the Court stayed the case until July 23, 2024, pending the completion of the SLC’s investigation.
The Company believes that the claims raised in that case are without merit. The Company intends to both defend itself vigorously against these claims and to vigorously prosecute any counterclaims. At this time, the Company is unable to estimate potential losses, if any, related to the Consolidated Ciceri Derivative Action.
Consolidated Smith Derivative Actions
On February 21, 2023, Brandon Smith (“Smith”), derivatively on behalf of CleanSpark, Inc., filed a verified shareholder derivative action in the Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada in and for Clark County against certain of the Company’s officers and directors (Smith v. Bradford, Love, Schultz, Beynon, McNeill and Wood).
On February 24, 2023, Plaintiff Nicholas Iraci (“Iraci”), derivatively on behalf of CleanSpark, Inc., filed a verified shareholder derivative action (the “Iraci Derivative Action”) in the Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada in and for Clark County against certain of the Company’s officers and directors (Iraci v. Bradford, Love, Schultz, Beynon, McNeill and Wood).
On March 1, 2023, Plaintiff Eric Atanasoff (“Atanasoff”), derivatively on behalf of CleanSpark, Inc., filed a verified shareholder derivative action (the “Atanasoff Derivative Action”) in the Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of
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Nevada in and for Clark County against certain of the Company’s Officers and Directors (Atanasoff v. Bradford, Schultz, Beynon, McNeill, and Wood).
On March 8, 2023, Plaintiff Travis France (“France”), derivatively on behalf of CleanSpark, Inc., filed a verified shareholder derivative action (the “France Derivative Action”) in the Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada in and for Clark County against certain of the Company’s officers and directors (France v. Bradford, Love, Tadayon, Schultz, Beynon, McNeill and Wood).
Ultimately, each of the aforementioned derivative actions were consolidated into the Smith Derivative Action in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada (the “Consolidated Smith Derivative Actions”).
The operative Consolidated Smith Derivative Actions assert claims of breach of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment and corporate waste and seek monetary damages, restitution, declaratory relief, litigation costs, and imposition of adequate corporate governance and internal controls.
On November 6, 2023, the Court stayed the Consolidated Smith Derivative Action for five months pending the completion of the SLC’s investigation.
The Company believes that the claims raised in Consolidated Smith Derivative Actions are without merit. The Company intends to both defend itself vigorously against these claims and to vigorously prosecute any counterclaims. At this time, the Company is unable to estimate potential losses, if any, related to the Consolidated Smith Derivative Actions.
The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that have arisen in the ordinary course of business and that have not been fully resolved. The outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain. In the opinion of management, there was not at least a reasonable possibility the Company may have incurred a material loss, or a material loss greater than a recorded accrual, concerning loss contingencies for asserted legal and other claims.
16.
The Company has
For the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had the following significant suppliers of mining equipment.
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Three Months Ended |
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December 31, 2023 |
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December 31, 2022 |
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Cryptech Solutions |
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Bitmain Technologies Ltd. |
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% |
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Sunnyside Digital Inc. |
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We have evaluated events occurring between January 1, 2024 through February 8, 2024. There were no material subsequent events except as disclosed below:
From January 1, 2024 through February 8,2024, the Company issued
Miner Purchase Agreement
On January 6, 2024, the Company, entered into an agreement with Bitmain Technologies Delaware Limited to purchase up to
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includes an option for the Company to purchase up to an additional
Asset Acquisitions
On February 2, 2024, the Company entered into agreements to acquire land and assets ("Dalton Acquisition") in Dalton, GA for a combined purchase price of approximately $
On February 5, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire assets in three separate locations within Mississippi, each of which include land, building and infrastructure for a combined purchase price of $
F-31
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
($ presented in 000's, except for bitcoin price)
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the interim consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 ("Form 10-K"). This discussion contains forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” or in other parts of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as those identified in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future. See “Forward-Looking Statements.”
Company Overview
We are a bitcoin mining company. We have no intention to mine, purchase or hold any other cryptocurrency at this time or in the foreseeable future (although we held a de minimis amount of USD Coin ("USDC") as of December 31, 2023). We independently own and operate five data centers in Georgia for a total developed capacity of 230 MW. We are developing an additional 150 MW at our data center in Sandersville, GA. We have a partner in Massena, NY, that hosts 50 MW for us. We design our infrastructure to responsibly support Bitcoin, the world’s most important digital commodity and an essential tool for financial independence and inclusion. We strive to leave the planet better than we found it by investing in communities that source low-carbon energy, like wind, solar, nuclear, and hydro. We cultivate trust and transparency among our employees, the communities we operate in, and the people around the world who depend on Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin was introduced in 2008 with the goal of serving as a digital means of exchanging and storing value. Bitcoin is a form of digital currency that depends upon a consensus-based network and a public ledger called a “blockchain”, which contains a record of every bitcoin transaction ever processed. The bitcoin network is the first decentralized peer-to-peer payment network, powered by users participating in the consensus protocol, with no central authority or middlemen, that has wide network participation. The authenticity of each bitcoin transaction is protected through digital signatures that correspond with addresses of users that send and receive bitcoin. Users have full control over remitting bitcoin from their own sending addresses. All transactions on the bitcoin blockchain are transparent, allowing those running the appropriate software to confirm the validity of each transaction. To be recorded on the blockchain, each bitcoin transaction is validated through a proof-of-work consensus method, which entails solving complex mathematical problems to validate transactions and post them on the blockchain. This process is called mining. Miners are rewarded with bitcoins, both in the form of newly created bitcoins and fees in bitcoin, for successfully solving the mathematical problems and providing computing power to the network.
Factors such as access to computer processing capacity, interconnectivity, electricity cost, environmental factors (such as cooling capacity) and location play important roles in mining. As of December 31, 2023, our operating mining units were capable of producing over 10.0 exahash per second (“EH/s”) of computing power. In bitcoin mining, “hashrate” is a measure of the computing and processing power and speed by which a mining computer mines and processes transactions on the bitcoin network. We expect to continue increasing our computing power through 2024 and beyond as we expand our infrastructure at our owned sites in the State of Georgia, seek strategic acquisition targets, and through strategic co-location agreements. As of the date of this filing, February 8, 2024, we are capable of producing 12.5 EH/s of computing power. A company’s computing power measured in hashrate is generally considered to be one of the most important metrics for evaluating bitcoin mining companies.
We own approximately 146,000 miners as of December 31, 2023, of which approximately 88,500 are in service and the remainder mainly pertains to new machines ready to install in the Sandersville, GA expansion. These miners range in age from 2-36 months and have an average age of approximately 11 months. We do not have scheduled downtime for our miners, however, we periodically perform unscheduled maintenance on our miners, but such downtime has not historically been significant. When performing unscheduled maintenance, we will typically replace the miner
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with a substitute miner to limit overall downtime. The miners owned as of December 31, 2023 have a range of energy efficiency (watts per terahash – “w/th”) of 17.5 to 38 w/th with an average energy efficiency of 26.4 w/th.
We obtain bitcoin as a result of our mining operations, and we sell bitcoin from time to time, to support our operations and strategic growth. We do not currently plan to engage in regular trading of bitcoin (other than as necessary to convert our bitcoin into U.S. dollars) or to engage in hedging activities related to our holding of bitcoin; however, our decisions to hold or sell bitcoin at any given time may be impacted by the bitcoin market, which has been historically characterized by significant volatility. Currently, we do not use a formula or specific methodology to determine whether or when we will sell bitcoin that we hold, or the number of bitcoins we will sell. Rather, decisions to hold or sell bitcoins are currently determined by management by analyzing forecasts and monitoring the market in real time.
The value of bitcoin has historically been subject to wide swings. The following table provides a range of intraday low and intraday high bitcoin prices between October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023.
Range of intraday bitcoin prices |
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Quarterly Reporting Periods Ended |
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Minimum Price |
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Maximum Price |
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December 31, 2022 |
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$ |
15,460 |
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|
$ |
21,479 |
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March 31, 2023 |
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$ |
16,490 |
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|
$ |
29,190 |
|
June 30, 2023 |
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$ |
24,750 |
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|
$ |
31,444 |
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September 30, 2023 |
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$ |
24,900 |
|
|
$ |
31,862 |
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December 31, 2023 |
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$ |
26,521 |
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|
$ |
45,000 |
|
As of December 31, 2023, we held 3,002 bitcoins. The fair value of our bitcoins as of December 31, 2023 was $126,951 on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Effective October 1, 2023, we adopted ASC 350-60 which required bitcoin to be measured at fair value. See Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for more details on impact of implementation to the financial statements. As a result, the carrying value of each bitcoin we held at the end of December 31, 2023 and each subsequent reporting period reflects the price of one bitcoin quoted on the active exchange at the end of the reporting period. Therefore, negative swings in the market price of bitcoin could have a material impact on our earnings and on the carrying value of our bitcoin.
As of December 31, 2023, we held $0.05 in USDC, which is a digital currency that is fully backed by U.S. dollar assets, with the value of one USDC coin pegged 1:1 to the value of one U.S. dollar.
Through our wholly owned subsidiaries CSRE Properties, LLC, CSRE Property Management Company LLC, CSRE Properties Norcross, LLC, CSRE Properties Washington, LLC, CSRE Properties Sandersville, LLC, CSRE Properties Dalton, LLC and CleanSpark HQ, LLC, we maintain real property holdings.
Discontinued Operations
As of June 30, 2022, we deemed our energy operations to be discontinued operations due to our strategic decision to strictly focus on bitcoin mining operations and divest of our energy assets.
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Results of continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
($ presented in 000's, except for bitcoin price and information set forth under the heading “Bitcoin Mining Operations”)
Bitcoin Mining Operations
Overview
We operate a fleet of servers commonly known as miners or ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits), which are computer chips customized for a specific use. In the case of bitcoin mining, ASICs calculate the SHA-256 algorithm as efficiently and quickly as possible in order to compete with other miners to solve blocks. Each calculation is a hash, and each machine’s computational power is measured in terahash processed per second (“th/s”). One terahash is equal to 1 trillion hashes. The more terahash we produce and contribute into the mining pool, the higher our percentage of the blockchain reward.
There are a variety of factors that influence our ability to mine bitcoin profitability. Our ability to mine profitability is dependent on successfully navigating these fluctuating variables, which include bitcoin’s value in USD (the volatility of which is described above), mining difficulty, global hashrate, power prices, fleet energy efficiency, data center energy efficiency, and other factors.
The energy efficiency of a mining fleet helps drive profitability, because the most significant direct expense for bitcoin mining is power. We measure efficiency by the watts of energy required to produce each terahash of processing power (“w/th”). We believe we operate a highly efficient fleet of miners. The table below describes our fleet as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 and describes our miner efficiency and computing power as compared to the global computing power.
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Combined facilities |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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Period ended Global hashrate (in terms of EH/s) (1) |
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558.4 |
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274.2 |
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Period ended miner efficiency (w/th) (2) |
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26.4 |
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31.7 |
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Period ended CleanSpark hashrate (in terms of EH/s) |
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10.0 |
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6.2 |
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Period ended CleanSpark percentage of total global hashrate |
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1.80 |
% |
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2.26 |
% |
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(1) Total global hashrate obtained from YCHARTS (https://ycharts.com/indicators/bitcoin_network_hash_rate). |
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(2) Watts of energy required to produce each terahash of processing power. |
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As of December 31, 2023, our operating hashrate was approximately 1.80% of the total global hashrate, and we received approximately the same percentage of the global blockchain rewards, which as of that date, equaled approximately 15-17 bitcoin per day, excluding the bitcoin earned from network transaction fees. Ultimately, in order to mine profitably, we work to ensure that these mining rewards cover our direct operating costs.
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The table below describes the average cost of mining each bitcoin for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and the total energy usage and cost per each kilowatt hour ("KWH") utilized within both our four owned facilities and our hosted facility.
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For the Three Months Ended |
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Cost of Revenues - Analysis of costs to mine one bitcoin (per bitcoin amounts are actual) |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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Cost of Mining - Owned Facilities |
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Cost of energy per bitcoin mined |
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$ |
12,783 |
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$ |
12,995 |
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Other direct costs of mining - non energy utilities per bitcoin mined |
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25 |
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|
|
52 |
|
Cost to mine one bitcoin - Owned facilities |
|
$ |
12,808 |
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|
$ |
13,047 |
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|
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Cost of Mining - Hosted Facilities |
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Hosting fees expense per one bitcoin |
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$ |
22,621 |
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$ |
13,565 |
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Weighted average cost of mining one bitcoin (1)(3) |
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$ |
14,308 |
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$ |
13,221 |
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Average revenue of each bitcoin mined (2) |
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$ |
36,535 |
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$ |
18,129 |
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Cost of mining one bitcoin as % of average bitcoin mining revenue |
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39.2 |
% |
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72.9 |
% |
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Statistics |
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Owned Facilities |
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Total bitcoin mined at owned facilities |
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1,710.9 |
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|
|
1,017.8 |
|
Bitcoin mining revenue - Owned facilities- ($ in thousands) |
|
$ |
62,400 |
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|
$ |
18,428 |
|
Total miners in service in owned facilities - as of the periods ended |
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|
72,234 |
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|
|
47,087 |
|
Total KWHs utilized |
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|
495,197,028 |
|
|
|
222,963,788 |
|
Total energy expense - ($ in thousands) |
|
$ |
21,871 |
|
|
$ |
13,226 |
|
Cost per KWH |
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$ |
0.044 |
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$ |
0.059 |
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Energy expense as percentage of bitcoin mining revenue, net |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
71.8 |
% |
Other direct costs of mining - non energy utilities - ($ in thousands) |
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$ |
42 |
|
|
$ |
53 |
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Hosted Facilities |
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Total bitcoin mined at hosted facilities |
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|
308.7 |
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512.7 |
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Bitcoin mining revenue - Hosted facilities- ($ in thousands) |
|
$ |
11,386 |
|
|
$ |
9,319 |
|
Total miners in service in hosted facilities - as of the periods ended |
|
|
16,325 |
|
|
|
16,613 |
|
Total KWHs utilized |
|
|
104,598,890 |
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|
|
108,297,639 |
|
Total hosting fee expense - ($ in thousands) |
|
$ |
6,983 |
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|
$ |
6,955 |
|
Hosting fee per KWH |
|
$ |
0.067 |
|
|
$ |
0.064 |
|
Hosting fee expense as percentage of bitcoin mining revenue, net |
|
|
61.3 |
% |
|
|
74.6 |
% |
(1) Weighted average cost of mining one bitcoin is calculated by dividing the sum of total energy expense and other direct costs of mining non-energy utilities (owned facilities) and total hosting fee expense (hosted facilities) by the total bitcoin mined during the respective periods. |
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(2) Average revenue of each bitcoin mined is calculated by dividing the sum of bitcoin mining revenue for both owned and hosted facilities by the total number of bitcoin mined during the respective periods. We have determined that Coinbase is the principal market for valuing bitcoin transactions and uses the daily closing prices as the source of recording revenue. See the table "Range of intraday bitcoin prices" for information on the range of intraday bitcoin prices for quarterly periods since October 1, 2022. |
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(3) The weighted average cost of mining one bitcoin excludes equipment related expenses, such as miner repair expenses and miner depreciation expense. |
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Power prices are the most significant cost driver for our wholly owned locations, and energy costs represented 35.0% and 71.8% as expressed as a percentage of bitcoin mining revenues during the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. For our co-locations, hosting fees (which comprise direct operating costs of the third-party operator with energy as the largest cost) and profit sharing were a combined 61.3% and 74.6% as a percentage of bitcoin mining revenues during the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Energy prices can be highly volatile and global events (including the war in Ukraine and the resulting natural gas shortage) caused power prices to increase nationwide in 2022. All of our wholly owned and operated sites in the State of Georgia and our hosted miners in New York State are currently subject to variable prices and market rate fluctuations with respect to wholesale power costs. Such prices are governed by power purchase agreements which
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vary by location and said prices can change hour to hour. While this renders energy prices less predictable, it also gives us greater ability and flexibility to actively manage the energy we consume with an eye towards increasing profitability and energy efficiency. Energy prices are also highly sensitive to weather events, such as winter storms and polar vortices, which increase the demand for power regionally. When such events occur, we may curtail our operations to avoid using power at increased rates. The average power prices we paid in our owned facilities for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $0.044 and $0.059 per kilowatt hour, respectively. At our hosting facilities, the hosting fee as compared to KWHs utilized in the hosted facilities was $0.067 and $0.064 per kilowatt hour for such periods, respectively.
The management team makes real-time determinations on the need and timing during which we should curtail. We curtail when power prices exceed the value we would receive for the corresponding fixed bitcoin reward. This means if bitcoin’s value decrease or energy prices increase, our curtailment will increase; likewise, when bitcoin’s value increases and energy prices decrease, our curtailment will decrease. The management team manages this decision on an hour-by-hour basis across all our sites both wholly owned and hosted.
In the three months ended December 31, 2022, energy prices spiked nationwide due to weather events and, as a result, we curtailed a total of 15% of our fleet, with December being the month with the greatest curtailment. Our active curtailment strategy allowed us to avoid excessive cost during these events, but it also resulted in decreased production. The Company did not have significant curtailment during the three months ended December 31, 2023
Results of continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
($ presented in 000's, except for average bitcoin price)
Bitcoin mining revenue
We earned $73,786 in bitcoin mining revenue during the three months ended December 31, 2023, which was an increase of $46,040, or 166%, as compared with $27,746 for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Bitcoin mining revenues, are recorded net of bitcoin mining fees charged by our sole mining pool operator that equaled approximately 0.19% of gross bitcoin mining revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2023, are determined by two main drivers: quantity of bitcoin mined and the price of bitcoin on the date the bitcoin is mined. During the three months ended December 31, 2023, we mined 2,020 bitcoin with an average bitcoin price of $36,535 as compared to 1,530 bitcoin with an average bitcoin price of $18,129 during the three months ended December 31, 2022. The increase in bitcoin mining revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was attributable the increase in the bitcoin mined during the period and the increase in the average bitcoin price as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2022. The increase in the quantity of bitcoin mined was primarily driven by the increased number of miners in operation, which increased to approximately 88,500 and compared to 63,700, an increase of 24,800 between December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023. The increase in miners in operation increases our hashrate, which is our total computational power, and which when understood in the context of global hashrate, determines how much bitcoin we are able to mine.
Other services revenues
Other services revenues pertain to our former data center operations for which we earned $73 for the three months ended December 31, 2022. In fiscal year 2023 we ceased data center operations.
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense)
Our cost of revenues were $28,896 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $8,480, or 42%, as compared with $20,416 for the three months ended December 31, 2022. These costs were primarily related to energy costs to operate the mining equipment within our owned facilities, which was $21,871 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $8,604 or 65% as compared to $13,267 for the three months ended December 31, 2022. The increase in energy costs is due to the increases in the volume of mining equipment operating in our owned locations. We continually evaluate energy and bitcoin prices and periodically will curtail our mining operations when it is advantageous to do so.
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We also incurred hosting fees of $5,574 and profit sharing fees of $1,409 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $655, or 11%, and increase of $683, or 94%, as compared to $6,229 and $726, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2022. The hosting fees and profit sharing fees are primarily the result of our co-location agreement with Coinmint. The hosting fees remained consistent for both period since the decrease in KWHs utilized was offset by the increase in the rate charged per KWH.
Professional fees
Professional fees, which consists primarily of legal, accounting and consulting fees, were $1,572 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $1,259, or 44%, from $2,831 for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Legal expenses were $158 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $1,955 for the three months ended December 31, 2022. This decrease was primarily attributable to no legal settlements during the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $1,010 of legal settlements during the three months ended December 31, 2022. Other professional fees, namely accounting and consulting, were $1,414 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $876 for the three months ended December 31, 2022, representing a increase of $538.
Payroll expenses
Payroll expenses were $15,321 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $5,519, or 56%, from $9,802 for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Our payroll expenses include all compensation related expenses for our employees and mainly include salaries, wages, payroll-related taxes and benefits and non-cash stock-based compensation. Payroll expenses, excluding non-cash stock-based compensation, were $5,368 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, representing an increase of 37% from $3,924 for the three months ended December 31, 2022 mainly attributed to an increase in employee headcount.
We grant stock-based awards to certain employees as a significant portion of our payroll-related costs. Stock-based compensation, which is a non-cash expense, was $9,953 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $4,075, or 69%, from $5,878 for the three months ended December 31, 2022. The increase in stock based compensation was mainly attributed to the vesting of a certain market-based restricted stock awards in December 2023.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses increased to $5,003 for the three months ended December 31, 2023 from $3,724 for the three months ended December 31, 2022, representing an increase of $1,279. This increase was primarily attributable to increases in corporate overhead, including, but not limited to, taxes, licenses, and insurance premiums.
Gain on fair value of bitcoin, net
Gain on fair value of bitcoin, net for the three months ended December 31, 2023 is $36,041. As discussed in Notes 2 and Note 5 above, the Company adopted the amendments per ASC 350-60 in the current period, accordingly, we measured crypto assets within the scope of ASC Topic 350-60 - Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Crypto Assets at fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820 - Fair Value Measurement and included the gains and losses from remeasurement in net income. The gain pertains to the change in bitcoin's fair value from adoption date, October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
Prior to adoption of ASC 350-60 - Crypto Assets, bitcoin was classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets and were measured at cost less impairment. Additionally, in the previous guidance, subsequent increases in bitcoin prices are not allowed to be recorded (unrealized gains) unless the bitcoin is sold, at which point the gain is recognized. Accordingly, gains (losses) recognized on fair value of bitcoin in fiscal year 2024 are not comparable to fiscal year 2023.
Other impairment expense (related to bitcoin)
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Impairment expense in the amount of $83 was recognized for the three months ended December 31, 2022. There is no impairment expense related to bitcoin for the three months ended December 31, 2023 due to the adoption of ASC 350-60 (as described in Note 2 and Note 5) which resulted in measuring bitcoin at fair value and recognizing gains or losses from remeasurement of the assets rather than at cost less impairment. The prior year impairment expense consists of bitcoin impairments due to the general decrease in bitcoin prices during the year. Decreases in bitcoin prices for periods subsequent to the mining date were recorded as impairment expense. Under ASC Topic 350 - Goodwill and Other (prior guidance), subsequent increases in bitcoin prices are not allowed to be recorded (unrealized gains) unless the bitcoin is sold, at which point the gain is recognized.
Realized loss on sale of bitcoin
Realized loss on sale of bitcoin was $517 for the three months ended December 31, 2022. As described under the heading "Gain on fair value of bitcoin, net", gains (losses) recognized on bitcoin transactions in fiscal year 2024 are not comparable to fiscal year 2023.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $29,847 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, from $19,329 for the three months ended December 31, 2022, an increase of $10,518. Depreciation expense increased by $10,506, or 56%, during the three months ended December 31, 2023, from $18,827 to $29,333, due to an increase in miners and mining-related equipment being placed in service during the comparative period. Amortization expense for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was $514, an increase of $12, or 2%, from $502 for the three months ended December 31, 2022.
Other Income (Expenses)
Other expense was $1,203 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared with other expense of $1,605 for the three months ended December 31, 2022, which is a change of $402. Other expense for the three months ended December 31, 2023 consisted primarily of an unrealized loss on derivative security of $1,243 as compared to loss for the same prior year period of $1,271. This change between the periods is the result of a change in fair value of the underlying instrument.
Interest expense in the three months ended December 31, 2023 decreased by $343 to $546 from $889 for the three months ended December 31, 2022 due to lower average debt balances during three months ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2022.
Interest income in the three months ended December 31, 2023 increased from the prior year balance was due to an increase in short-term overnight investments.
Net income (loss) from Continuing Operations
Net income from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was $25,909 as compared to net loss from continuing operations of $30,488 for the three months ended December 31, 2022, for the reasons discussed above.
Net income (loss)
Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was $25,909, a fluctuation of $54,940 compared to net loss of $29,031 for the three months ended December 31, 2022, for the reasons stated above.
Non-GAAP Measure
We present adjusted EBITDA, which is not a measurement of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). Our non-GAAP "Adjusted EBITDA" excludes (i) impacts of interest, taxes, and depreciation; (ii) our share-based compensation expense, unrealized gains/losses on securities, and, changes in the fair value of contingent consideration with respect to previously completed acquisitions, all of which
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are non-cash items that we believe are not reflective of our general business performance, and for which the accounting requires management judgment, and the resulting expenses could vary significantly in comparison to other companies; (iii) non-cash impairment losses related to long-lived assets (including goodwill); (iv) legal fees related to litigation and various transactions, which fees management does not believe are reflective of our ongoing operating activities; (v) gains and losses on disposal of assets, the majority of which are related to obsolete or unrepairable machines that are no longer deployed; and (vi) gains and losses related to discontinued operations that would not be applicable to our future business activities.
Management believes that providing this non-GAAP financial measure that excludes these items allows for meaningful comparisons between the Company's core business operating results and those of other companies, and provides the Company and its management with an important tool for financial and operational decision making and for evaluating its own core business operating results over different periods of time. In addition to management's internal use of non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, management believes that adjusted EBITDA is also useful to investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis. Management believes the foregoing to be the case even though some of the excluded items involve cash outlays and some of them recur on a regular basis (although management does not believe any of such items are normal operating expenses necessary to generate our bitcoin related revenues). For example, we expect that share-based compensation expense, which is excluded from adjusted EBITDA, will continue to be a significant recurring expense over the coming years and is an important part of the compensation provided to certain employees, officers, and directors. Additionally, management does not consider any of the excluded items to be expenses necessary to generate our bitcoin related revenue.
The Company's adjusted EBITDA measure may not be directly comparable to similar measures provided by other companies in our industry, as other companies in our industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently. The Company's adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to operating income (loss) or any other measure of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. Although management utilizes internally and presents adjusted EBITDA, we only utilize that measure supplementally and do not consider it to be a substitute for, or superior to, the information provided by GAAP financial results.
Accordingly, adjusted EBITDA is not meant to be considered in isolation of, and should be read in conjunction with, the information contained in our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The following is a reconciliation of our non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA to its most directly comparable GAAP measure (i.e., net income (loss)) for the periods indicated:
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546 |
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889 |
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677 |
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* We have not excluded our net gain on fair value off bitcoin ($36,041 in the quarter ended December 31, 2023), which we now record in our statement of operations as provided in ASC 350-60, as discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
1 Represents legal fees related to litigation & settlement related expenses and financing & business development transactions
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
($ presented in 000's)
Our primary requirements for liquidity and capital are working capital, capital expenditures, public company costs and general corporate needs. We expect these needs to continue as we further develop and grow our business. Our principal sources of liquidity have been and are expected to be our cash and cash equivalents and bitcoin inventory.
As of December 31, 2023, we had total current assets of $181,705, consisting of cash and cash equivalents, inventory, prepaid expenses and other current assets, bitcoin, investment in debt security and related derivative asset, current assets held for sale, and total assets in the amount of $862,731. Our total current liabilities and total liabilities as of December 31, 2023 were $42,393 and $52,170, respectively. We had working capital of $139,312 as of December 31, 2023. We sell the bitcoin we mine to fund operations and to fund capital expenditures. In addition, we have access to equity financing through our At-the-Market offering facility (see Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity and Note 17 - Subsequent Events to our consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).
We believe our cash and cash equivalents on hand, together with cash we expect to generate from future operations, will be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure requirements for a period of at least twelve months from the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We are likely to require additional capital to respond to technological advancements, competitive dynamics or technologies, customer demands, business opportunities, challenges, acquisitions or unforeseen circumstances and in either the short-term or long-term may determine to engage in equity or debt financings. If we are unable to obtain adequate financing or financing on terms satisfactory to us, when we require it, our ability to continue to grow or support our business and to respond to business challenges could be significantly limited. In particular, the ongoing impacts of inflation and rising interest rates, and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine have resulted in, and may continue to result in, significant disruption and volatility in the global financial markets, reducing our ability to access capital. If we are unable to raise additional funds when or on the terms desired, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
Material Cash Requirements
We are a party to many contractual obligations involving commitments to make payments to third parties. These obligations impact our short-term and long-term liquidity and capital resource needs. Certain contractual obligations are reflected on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023, while others are considered future commitments. Our contractual obligations primarily consist of cancelable purchase commitments with various parties to purchase goods or services, primarily miners and equipment, entered into in the normal course of business and operating leases. For information regarding our other contractual obligations, refer to Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2023, and Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on December 1, 2023.
We regularly evaluate opportunities to expand our business, including through potential acquisitions of businesses or assets. We will evaluate a variety of sources of capital in connection with financing any future possible acquisitions, including the incurrence of debt, sales of stock or bitcoin, or using cash on hand. We may also use the Company’s stock as transaction consideration, as we have done in the past.
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Operating Activities
Operating activities from continuing operations used $39,626 in cash for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to providing $4,703 in cash for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Our depreciation and amortization of $29,847, stock based compensation of $9,953, and a decrease in prepaid and other current assets of $9,010 were the main components of our operating cash inflow for the three months ended December 31, 2023, offset primarily by cash outflows for bitcoin mining of $73,786, net income of $25,909, and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $8,255. Our cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended December 31, 2022 was primarily driven by net loss for the period of $29,031, proceeds from the sale of bitcoin of $34,067, gain on change in fair value of bitcoin of $83, stock based compensation of $5,878, depreciation and amortization of $19,329, increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $3,265, partially offset by mining of bitcoin of $27,746, realized gain on sale of bitcoin of $517, and increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $1,862.
Investing Activities
Investing activities from continuing operations used $32,818 during the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared with using $59,011 for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Our payments on miner (including miner deposits) of $48,858, purchase of fixed assets of $27,503, were the main components of our investing cash outflow for the three months ended December 31, 2023. This was offset by cash proceeds received from the sale of bitcoin of $43,035. Our payments on miner deposits of $31,540, the acquisition of Mawson of $22,518, and purchase of fixed assets of $4,953 were the main components of our investing cash outflow for the three months ended December 31, 2022.
Financing Activities
Cash flows generated from financing activities of continuing operations during the three months ended December 31, 2023 amounted to $92,095, when compared to $32,971 for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Our cash flows from financing activities for the three months ended December 31, 2023 consisted primarily of proceeds from the underwritten offering of $99,336 partially offset by payments on loans in the amount of $1,701. Our cash flows from financing activities for the three months ended December 31, 2022 mainly consisted of proceeds from underwritten offerings of $41,344 partially offset by payments on loans in the amount of $8,430.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net sales and expenses. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for the judgments we make about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Because these estimates can vary depending on the situation, actual results may differ from these estimates. Making estimates and judgments about future events is inherently unpredictable and is subject to significant uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. Should any of these estimates and assumptions change or prove to have been incorrect, it could have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position and statement of cash flows.
There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as compared to those disclosed in our Form 10-K. For a description of our critical accounting policies and estimates, see Part I, Item 1, Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in our notes to the consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Please refer to Note 2 in our unaudited consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for recently adopted accounting pronouncements and recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The following discussion about the Company’s market risk exposures involves forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.
Market Price Risk of Bitcoin. The Company holds a significant amount of bitcoin; therefore, it is exposed to the impact of market price changes in bitcoin on its bitcoin holdings. This exposure would generally manifest itself in the following areas:
At December 31, 2023, the Company held approximately 3,002 bitcoins and the fair value of a single bitcoin was approximately $42,290, meaning that the fair value of its bitcoin holdings on that date was approximately $127 million.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Limitation on Effectiveness of Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic and current reports that we file with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2023, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting described below.
Material Weakness and Remediation Plan
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. The following material weaknesses have been identified and included in
management assessment:
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This material weakness did not result in any identified material misstatements to the financial statements, and there were no changes to previously released financial results. Based on this material weakness, management concluded that at December 31, 2023, internal control over financial reporting was not effective.
Our independent registered public accounting firm, MaloneBailey, LLP, has issued an adverse audit report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2023, which appears on page F-2 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 1, 2023.
Remediation
The Company’s Board of Directors and management take internal control over financial reporting and the integrity of its financial statements seriously. Management has been implementing and continues to implement measures designed to ensure that control deficiencies contributing to the material weakness are remediated, such that these controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively. The remediation actions include the following:
We believe that these actions will remediate the material weakness, once management has performed its assessment of our internal controls over financial reporting including the remedial measures described above. The weakness will not be considered remediated, however, until the applicable controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively. We expect that the remediation of this material weakness will be fully completed prior to the end of fiscal year 2024.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Other than as described above, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are from time to time subject to various claims, lawsuits, and other legal and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. See Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023, together with the cautionary statement under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These described risks are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
On December 21, 2023,
On December 22, 2023,
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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By: /s/ Zachary K. Bradford Zachary K. Bradford Title: Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
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By: /s/ Gary A. Vecchiarelli Gary A. Vecchiarelli Title: Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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CERTIFICATION
I, Zachary K. Bradford, certify that:
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
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The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
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The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: February 8, 2024 |
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/s/ Zachary K. Bradford |
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Zachary K. Bradford |
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Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Gary A Vecchiarelli, certify that:
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I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2023 of CleanSpark, Inc.; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
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The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
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The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: February 8, 2024 |
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/s/ Gary A. Vecchiarelli |
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Gary A. Vecchiarelli |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of CleanSpark, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Zachary K. Bradford, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
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The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
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The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Date: February 8, 2024 |
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/s/ Zachary K. Bradford |
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Zachary K. Bradford |
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Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of CleanSpark, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending December 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Gary A. Vecchiarelli, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
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The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
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The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Date: February 8, 2024 |
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By: |
/s/ Gary A. Vecchiarelli |
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Gary A. Vecchiarelli |
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Chief Financial Officer |